Episode 208: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)

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This week, Gavia and Morgan revisit one of their favorite films, Tomas Alfredson's 2011 adaptation of John le Carré's classic novel, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Topics include the masterful adaptation of the book by screenwriters Peter Straughan and Bridget O'Connor; superb performances from a cast including Gary Oldman, Mark Strong, and Colin Firth; stupendous production design and costuming; and much more.

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Links

“John le Carré, author of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, dies aged 89,” Richard Lea and Sian Cain, The Guardian

“Tomas Alfredson on Remaking a Classic,” Craig Hubert, Interview

“Tomas Alfredson on Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy | Interview,” A.A. Dowd, TimeOut

“[Interview] Discussing ‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy’ with Director Tomas Alfredson and Screenwriter Peter Straughan,” Danny King, The Film Stage

Previous episodes: Episode 61: Book Club: John le Carré's "A Legacy of Spies"